"In the course of time a very considerable public feeling was aroused in the United States and Canada over this state of affairs. The lack of reciprocity in it seemed unfair. It was felt (or at least I felt) that the time had come when some one ought to go over and take some impressions off England. The choice of such a person (my choice) fell upon myself. By an arrangement with the Geographical Society of America, acting in conjunction with the Royal Geographical Society of England (to both of whom I communicated my proposal), I went at my own expense."
And from thence follow the impressions of Canadian political economist and humourist, Stephen Leacock, after a lecturing visit to England. (Summary by the author & TriciaG)
And from thence follow the impressions of Canadian political economist and humourist, Stephen Leacock, after a lecturing visit to England. (Summary by the author & TriciaG)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
00 - Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman
03:53 - Chapter 2
01 - The Balance of Trade in Impressions
15:54 - Chapter 3
02 - I Am Interviewed by the Press
08:35 - Chapter 4
03 - Impressions of London
22:34 - Chapter 5
04 - A Clear View of the Government and Politics of England
31:07 - Chapter 6
05 - Oxford as I See It, Part 1
22:11 - Chapter 7
06 - Oxford as I See It, Part 2
22:08 - Chapter 8
07 - The British and the American Press
35:50 - Chapter 9
08 - Business in England. Wanted - More Profiteers
15:00 - Chapter 10
09 - Is Prohibition Coming to England?
22:20 - Chapter 11
10 - 'We Have With Us To-night'
33:07 - Chapter 12
11 - Have the English any Sense of Humour? Part 1
25:30 - Chapter 13
12 - Have the English any Sense of Humour? Part 2
24:55